Presumably, for people who love fitness, foods with low fat and high protein content such as “chicken breast” and “whey protein” are often indispensable in the diet list, and some people will also be curious, if they want to help the elderly at home reduce muscle loss risk of disease, can it rely on the intake of these high-protein foods? Xu Ziheng, a part-time attending physician of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Shuanghe Hospital, said that it is not impossible, but there are “these points” to pay attention to!
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Are there pros and cons of protein? Attention to the “Four Points” of Protein Intake for the Elderly!
The basic unit of protein is amino acid, and whether it is vegetable protein or animal protein, it is composed of about 20 kinds of amino acids, of which 9 kinds of amino acids cannot be synthesized by the human body and can only be ingested from food. called essential amino acids. Generally, the quality of protein is distinguished according to the content and ratio of essential amino acids and the digestibility into the human body.
Dr. Xu Ziheng pointed out that although protein powder and chicken breast are both good sources of protein, there are still a few points to be aware of when taking it for the elderly:
(1) Pay attention to a balanced diet, and don’t just get protein from chicken breast and protein powder.
(2) The elderly are more likely to have digestive problems. It is recommended to choose protein sources that are easy to eat and digest, such as eggs and beans.
(3) Excessive protein intake may affect digestion. It is recommended that the elderly also take dietary fiber to help gastrointestinal motility.
(4) The recommended daily protein intake for the elderly is 1.2-1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight. Excessive amounts may cause burdens on the kidneys and liver.
Everything is difficult at the beginning!Two ways to improve the fun of sports and help the elderly develop exercise habits
In order to maintain muscle mass, in addition to supplementing protein, moderate exercise is also very important. It is often heard in the market that some advertisements for vibration machines say that vibration can improve the lack of muscle strength of the elderly. Dr. Xu Ziheng mentioned that maintaining muscle strength requires both resistance and aerobic training. The most fundamental thing is to solve the plight of the elderly who do not like to exercise. It is recommended to start with simple exercises, such as brisk walking. “Doing is better than not doing good”. Or it can also be accompanied by caregivers, encouraging the elderly to participate in group sports, etc., to enhance the fun of sports and cultivate exercise habits. At the same time, it can also help caregivers reduce the risk of sarcopenia, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.
Text, pictures, video / Lai Xinping
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